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Lord Mum Sucking his Thumb!!, 10 November 1796

 Item — Box: LF104/4 Box 1
Reference code: LF104/4/34

Scope and Contents

By Isaac Cruikshank. Malmesbury sits full-face in a bergère which he entirely fills, his feet close together, putting both thumbs to his mouth. He wears a court suit and ribbon, but no sword. A patterned carpet and a panelled wall complete the design. Above his head: 'Q - Are you empowered to treat for yourself only? A. I don't Know Q - Can you treat for your Friends ? - A - I don't Know. Q - What proposals have you to make? A - i don't know. Q - Have you been fully instructed in this business? A - No. Q - What are you come here for? A - I don't Know Q - Then it seems you know nothing at all about the Matter? A No. but I'll send back & enquire'. Description from the British Museum.

Dates

  • Creation: 10 November 1796

Conditions Governing Access

Available by appointment in our Reading Room

Extent

1 Item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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